PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jean Luc Beauregard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darius Ellis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Darius Ellis will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Luc Beauregard
vs
Ellis

162 cm
25
155 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

185 cm
26
165 lbs
2 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jean Luc Beauregard!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Darius Ellis!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ellis doesn't manage to clinch there - Beauregard circles away.
Beauregard could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Ellis enables Beauregard to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Ellis manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Beauregard trying to control but Ellis is working from the bottom.
Beauregard throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Beauregard working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Beauregard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ellis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ellis is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Beauregard in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Beauregard content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Beauregard trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Beauregard postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Beauregard trying to control the position from guard on top but Ellis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Beauregard is in close to Ellis's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Beauregard trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ellis really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Beauregard. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Beauregard scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ellis looking for a sweep. Not yet Ellis, not yet.
Beauregard is working Ellis over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beauregard is looking to work some ground and pound but Ellis has wrist control.
Beauregard works over Ellis with some ground and pound from guard.
Beauregard tries to free his leg and advance position but Ellis is retaining full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Beauregard accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Beauregard working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Beauregard lands a couple of elbows.
Ellis is trying to hold Beauregard in close to prevent damage but Beauregard has managed to pass into half guard.
Ellis is staying active underneath Beauregard, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Beauregard throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Beauregard winds up and cracks Ellis with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ellis blocking the ground and pound attempt from Beauregard.
We've been hearing good reports from Beauregard's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ellis wants to improve his position but Beauregard is controlling well.
Beauregard is trying to control the action in half guard but Ellis is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Beauregard landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Beauregard slips a nice elbow through Ellis's hands, connecting with Ellis's forehead.
Beauregard working the head and body with strikes.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Beauregard takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ellis taking some punishment here, with Beauregard in his half guard.
Beauregard throwing shots but Ellis is blocking nicely.
Beauregard is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Beauregard lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Beauregard working Ellis over with strikes.
Beauregard lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beauregard lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Beauregard lands with a punch from half guard.
Ellis is looking for a sweep. Beauregard is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've been informed that Ellis has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Beauregard working Ellis over with strikes.
Beauregard seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Beauregard tries to pass to full mount but Ellis defends it.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Beauregard connects with a nice short shot to Ellis's temple.
Beauregard working the head and body with strikes.
Beauregard working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

Ellis is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beauregard drops an elbow to the side of Ellis's head.
Ellis is still in real trouble! Can Beauregard finish him?
Beauregard lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Ellis quite badly. Ellis pulls Beauregard in close trying to recover. Beauregard postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Ellis on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Ellis doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jean Luc Beauregard!
Jean Luc Beauregard is the new lightweight champion!
Darius Ellis spoke after the fight, saying 'He is an excellent fighter and had a good gameplan. Nothing else to do now but get back in the gym'.